13Dec
Tykes for Toys Fun Run- 9 yrs & under
Running
- Distance
- 0.2K
- Start time
- 09:45
- Entry fee
- $0.00
The Holiday Run & Walk For Toys
Stratford,
Connecticut,
United States
28 days left
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Date
13 Dec, 2026
Races
3 distances
Entry fee
$15.00 – $18.00
Runner rating
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Website
Official website
The Holiday Run & Walk For Toys
About the event
Last year was crazy! A snow storm the night before and we still had 67 people show up.
Then we did a re-boot a week later and another 80 showed up.
That's determination, and some might say crazy! But we will always be here for you!
JOIN US should you want to take a stroll/run, donate the toys,
and stay for a warm beverage @ the Little Pub on Dec. 13th.
In 2024 & 2025 WE ALMOST SOLD OUT AT 250 - we have the room.
Our permit number is based on your safety, parking, food, swag & enough adult beverages.
We will be collecting toys at bib pickup and at the event.
THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND GENEROSITY!
The toys should be new, unwrapped, and suitable for ages 1-16.
OUR NEW TOY RECIPIENT IS THE STERLING COMMUNITY CENTER IN STRATFORD.
The Sterling Community Center is an iconic and historic presence in our town.
For more than 90 years, they have welcomed and served generations of children and adults
creating impactful & inclusive programs and services that engage and cultivate a thriving community.
Please click on their link to see for yourself all they provide to children and adults in Stratford.
https://www.sterlingcommunitycenter.org/
Our donation direct link - Funds raised will go to a 501c3 charity, The Sterling Community Center
https://operations.daxko.com/online/5330/OnlineGiving/Donation.mvc?campaign_id=7140
Please give generously! ALL amounts are welcome, and in today's world- greatly needed!
We are proud to have The LITTLE PUB of Stratford host the 28th year of this holiday favorite.
SWAG UPDATE.
WE WILL HAVE A PAIR OF ‘JOLIDAY SOCKS’ FOR EVERYONE.
We are working on other fun stuff as well. Guaranteed swag ends on 11/29
OUR COURSE IS IN THE LORDSHIP SECTION OF STRATFORD -
IT IS SCENIC, TRANQUIL, and FLAT! Map Link below.
Our family-friendly event has a simple goal- to make as many kids as happy as we all can!
Please note- THIS EVENT IS LIMITED - JUST 250 PEOPLE !!
We will have adult beverages thanks to the Little Pub
Shirts can be purchased UP TILL 11/29 for $15
PLEASE click on 'store' on the left unless you have an
extraordinary request - then email directly msrunningproductions@yahoo.com
They’re $15 at bib pickup (if available) on site Sun. (exact cash/cheque only!)
WE WILL ALSO HAVE 1/4 ZIPS AVAILABLE FOR $20
ALL SALES ARE CASH AND EXACT BILLS ONLY! We do not have venmo.
Event entry fees- ONLINE ONLY - UNTIL WE ARE SOLD OUT!
July 12 - 9/30 $18 for 19 & over,
$15 for 18 & under
10/1 - 11/29 $21/$15
11/30 - 11/13 $25/$15 Race day no way! (We will be sold out!)
EARLYBIB/SWAG PICKUP & Toy Drop at the Little Pub
SATURDAY 12/12- 9:00 - 11am SHARP
Please try to pickup Saturday and avoid Sunday's stressful crunch
Don’t arrive earlier unless you’re feeding the seagulls - we will not be there!
And we are leaving promptly at 11am! There are games to watch!
Enjoy a 10% discount if you stay for brunch at Little Pub on Saturday- after 10am!
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SUNDAY 12/13
8:00am-9:55am
Pickup across from the LITTLE PUB in the lot on the corner.
Look for the tents/containers. Drop your toys here too!
9:45am The LITTLE TYKES RUN - Directed by DONNA CRAMOND-
Executive Kids Race Director & former professional Cat Herder!
The kids will run a bit over one tenth mile of sheer delight!
Adults can accompany the little tykes to avoid drama (theirs or yours).
10 am START - HOLIDAY 5k RUN / walk/ stroll/ saunter, your choice.
(please stay on the left of all roads on this easy, flat, scenic, out & back course.
When you’re done PLEASE stay and enjoy-
THE LITTLE PUB’s snacks and hot apple cider & hot chocolate
(which you can add an 'adult' warming shot to!)
We will also have hot chicken broth & lots of snacks
Our host does it right for you!
Awards, prizes, edible items and/or crazy holiday gifts
are given to the M&F Champions & first age groupers
maybe TWO deep- age groups 9 & under, 10-12, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39,
40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ (and older if pre-registered)
AWARDS ALERT-
THIS RACE FREQUENTLY FEATURES LEFTOVER ITEMS
& PRIZES FROM PREVIOUS RACES & OUR BASEMENT.
Be prepared for "Regifting"...
Our scenic and flat 5k course travels through the quiet neighborhood along the water in Stratford.
It is FLAT, fun, and easily doable even for the youngest runners.
Last year our runners ranged from 6 to 81!
It IS an accurately measured 5k or 3.11 miles https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2606888
THIS EVENT MAY BE REDUCED IN DISTANCE IF ROAD & WEATHER CONDITIONS WARRANT
FOR SAFETY or at the request of the police.
Our fees are as low as possible to pay for the costs of this event-
SO PLEASE USE THE DONATE BUTTON & HELP OUR CHARITY- STERLING COMMUNITY CENTER
We ENCOURAGE even the youngest of runners and walkers. ALL ABILITIES WELCOME!
Enjoy a 10% discount if you stay for brunch at Little Pub on Saturday- after 10am!
Specially designed Holiday Run Long Sleeve shirts will be available can be purchased
in advance through our store on this site.
Order in advance- we have to close sales in to order, ship & print shirts. We hope to have a few extra on 12/13
HUGE THANKS to the LITTLE PUB FOR HOSTING OUR EVENT FOR THE SIXTH YEAR &
WORKING WITH US TO KEEP OUR TRADITION INTACT.
WE COULD NOT HAVE THIS GREAT COMMUNITY EVENT WITHOUT DOUG G. AND HIS TEAM.
WE ARE VERY THANKFUL FOR THE COOPERATION & SUPPORT FROM OUR POLICE DEPARTMENT,
DPW, RECREATION DEPT and the TOWN OF STRATFORD.
THEY HAVE ALL BEEN A TERRIFIC SOURCE OF SUPPORT FOR THIS EVENT & MANY OTHERS
IN OUR TOWN THROUGH THE YEAR!
PLEASE DO NOT CALL LITTLE PUB.
They are wonderful hosts with great food and people.
But they are a restaurant NOT a race info destination. Thanks.
Races offered
13Dec
The Holiday 5K Run for Toys - ages 18 & under
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 10:00
- Entry fee
- $15.00
13Dec
The Holiday 5K Run/Walk For Toys - ages 19 & over
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 10:00
- Entry fee
- $18.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for December in Stratford.
Temperature-1.0° / 5.8°
Feels like-6.2° / 1.5°
Sunshine hours5h 58m
Rainfall4.4 mm
Snowfall0.2 cm
Wind13.8 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity71.2%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:10
Sunset17:25
About Stratford
Learn more about the host city, Stratford.
Stratford is a town in Connecticut. Stratford, Connecticut was founded in 1639. It is in New England and located on the Long Island Sound. It is east of the Housatonic River and it also part of Fairfield County. Stratford is 18.7 miles and has a population of 51,384 people. Stratford is only an hour in driving distance from parts New York. Stratford consists of multiple public bathing beaches, five marinas, fishing piers, and two public boat launching facilities. Stratfords' mission statement is as follows, "To enhance the quality of life within the community by providing services with professionalism and a commitment to excellence." It is quite noticeable driving through the town of Stratford that the town sticks to their mission statement.
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Video
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Race results
Official finishing times from previous editions of The Holiday Run & Walk For Toys.
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Kerry Arsenault | — |
| 🥈 | Luis Xavier Aguirre | — |
| 🥉 | Alberto Gomez | — |
| 4 | John Minervino | — |
| 5 | Leopoldo Herrera | — |
| 6 | Bruce Gussin | — |
| 7 | Benjamin Haley | — |
| 8 | Terry Stroz | — |
| 9 | Joe Kobza | — |
| 10 | Greg Pasco | — |
| 11 | Bernadette Lage-wood | — |
| 12 | Chris Ricci | — |
| 13 | Aidan Richardson | — |
| 14 | Robert Thomas | — |
| 15 | Kyle Moyher | — |
| 16 | Stephen Strong | — |
| 17 | Leslie Moyher | — |
| 18 | Matt Miller | — |
| 19 | Juan Amado Herrera Álvarez | — |
| 20 | Sarah Johnson | — |
| 21 | John Schmedlin | — |
| 22 | Myckland Cothias | — |
| 23 | Sebastian Orellana | — |
| 24 | Bernard Brantley | — |
| 25 | Katie Koelewyn | — |
| 26 | Daniella Anconetani | — |
| 27 | Kimberly Lipkind | — |
| 28 | Andie Williamson | — |
| 29 | Sara Lombardi | — |
| 30 | Nicholas Johnson | — |
| 31 | Timothy Calzone | — |
| 32 | Ellawood Pullen | — |
| 33 | Megan Gauer | — |
| 34 | Clare Mahoney | — |
| 35 | John R Malaver | — |
| 36 | Caroline Londa Arevalo | — |
| 37 | John Dutsar | — |
| 38 | Paul Vayda | — |
| 39 | Mike Bruening | — |
| 40 | Jillian Poling | — |
| 41 | Corey Pullen | — |
| 42 | Marc Cehovsky | — |
| 43 | Nina D'Arcangelo | — |
| 44 | Jessica Dorey | — |
| 45 | Bruce Goulart | — |
| 46 | Alejandro Castro | — |
| 47 | Chris Leffingwell | — |
| 48 | Megan Gretzmacher | — |
| 49 | Victoria Kan-Long | — |
| 50 | Kelly Londa | — |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Tim Milenkevich | — |
| 🥈 | Joseph Walewski | — |
| 🥉 | Mj Demartin | — |
| 4 | Justin Halmose | — |
| 5 | Mike Martocci | — |
| 6 | Reyes Moreno | — |
| 7 | Xavier Vegas | — |
| 8 | Anthony Chowanec | — |
| 9 | Bradford Buchta | — |
| 10 | Chris Castellini | — |
| 11 | Brandon Dinsmore | — |
| 12 | Shea Shapiro | — |
| 13 | Wantuil Souza | — |
| 14 | Todd Kennedy | — |
| 15 | Sonny Lee | — |
| 16 | P. Croughwell | — |
| 17 | Thomas Olendorf | — |
| 18 | Eric Friedland | — |
| 19 | Russell Phillips | — |
| 20 | Dan Fanelli | — |
| 21 | Chris Tingue | — |
| 22 | Lori Breiner | — |
| 23 | Samuel Bluestein | — |
| 24 | Alana Olendorf | — |
| 25 | Kate Passero | — |
| 26 | Torpedo Ruospo | — |
| 27 | Lorraine Watkins | — |
| 28 | Pam Scaglianni | — |
| 29 | Alexander Vonehr | — |
| 30 | Matthew Malberti | — |
| 31 | Micheal Hallissey | — |
| 32 | Rob Leder | — |
| 33 | Sabrina Gibbs | — |
| 34 | Melissa Pogwizd-Bertele | — |
| 35 | J. Hanyecz | — |
| 36 | Diane Hayes | — |
| 37 | Lisa Tuffy | — |
| 38 | T. Izquierdo | — |
| 39 | Keith Broderick | — |
| 40 | Stephen Dinsmore | — |
| 41 | Chase Watkins | — |
| 42 | Robert Gale | — |
| 43 | Maureen Carson | — |
| 44 | Melissa Dobler | — |
| 45 | Bob Langkammerer | — |
| 46 | B. Riccobono | — |
| 47 | Cynthia Palaia | — |
| 48 | Elizabeth Roos | — |
| 49 | Vincent Bandak | — |
| 50 | B. Watkins | — |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Tim Milenkevich | — |
| 🥈 | Jefrey Zawadzlei | — |
| 🥉 | Don Gustavson | — |
| 4 | Kevin Crowley | — |
| 5 | John Gerber | — |
| 6 | Michael Tobin | — |
| 7 | Meredith Anand | — |
| 8 | Wantuil Souza | — |
| 9 | John Carr | — |
| 10 | Bruce Christensen | — |
| 11 | Vincent Zito | — |
| 12 | Lucas Gubinski | — |
| 13 | David Ott | — |
| 14 | Shea Shapiro | — |
| 15 | Randy Chamberland | — |
| 16 | Anthony Chowance | — |
| 17 | Michael Kennedy | — |
| 18 | Bill Hunter | — |
| 19 | Ryan Callaghan | — |
| 20 | Michael Racanello | — |
| 21 | Robert Peattie | — |
| 22 | Andrew Jackson | — |
| 23 | G. Boyle | — |
| 24 | Paul Baldini | — |
| 25 | Keith Kraemer | — |
| 26 | Erica Merrill | — |
| 27 | Patrick Gover | — |
| 28 | Jeffrey Mayer | — |
| 29 | Pedro Candelario | — |
| 30 | Patrick Norris | — |
| 31 | Madi McCreesh | — |
| 32 | Randy Brophy | — |
| 33 | J. Guevara-Cragwell | — |
| 34 | A. Khanthaphixay | — |
| 35 | Kevin MacDonald | — |
| 36 | Christian Nelson | — |
| 37 | Paul Moyse | — |
| 38 | Robert Rosner | — |
| 39 | Barry Rosner | — |
| 40 | Adam Osmond | — |
| 41 | Brendan Terry | — |
| 42 | Rich Westlein | — |
| 43 | Colin Terry | — |
| 44 | Kyle Fischer | — |
| 45 | Ruben Gordillo | — |
| 46 | Michael Costello | — |
| 47 | Christopher Kelly | — |
| 48 | S. Hanock | — |
| 49 | Mike McCreesh | — |
| 50 | Bruce Goulart | — |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Timothy Milenkevich | 16:31 |
| 🥈 | Amos Colocho | 17:32 |
| 🥉 | Liz Campbell | 18:20 |
| 4 | Gilmar Barrios | 18:35 |
| 5 | Xavier Vegas | 18:51 |
| 6 | Anthony Chowanec | 18:53 |
| 7 | Quinn Handler | 19:22 |
| 8 | Lindsey Felling | 19:52 |
| 9 | Sean Brawley | 20:01 |
| 10 | Tony Krugel | 20:02 |
| 11 | Ryan Munoz | 20:16 |
| 12 | Milly Wade-West | 20:21 |
| 13 | Rebecca Blanchard | 20:27 |
| 14 | Timothy Ponden | 20:39 |
| 15 | Tim Roberts | 21:00 |
| 16 | Alain Benzaken | 21:22 |
| 17 | Dr Rob Peattie | 22:12 |
| 18 | Aidan Twohill | 22:17 |
| 19 | Kristin Vaughan | 22:18 |
| 20 | Claudio Goncalves | 22:44 |
| 21 | Frank Zaino | 22:48 |
| 22 | Linda Cordova | 22:50 |
| 23 | Kevin Culleny | 23:14 |
| 24 | Susan Nagy | 23:22 |
| 25 | Joe Farrell | 23:26 |
| 26 | A. O'Neil | 23:31 |
| 27 | Casey Tucker | 23:34 |
| 28 | Joe Duffy | 23:44 |
| 29 | Meghan Fenton | 23:56 |
| 30 | Cynthia Degirolamo | 23:57 |
| 31 | Michael Vaughan | 24:11 |
| 32 | Anna Constantinou | 24:15 |
| 33 | Lori Riley | 24:19 |
| 34 | Lisa Romanchick | 24:20 |
| 35 | Emmy Stocker | 24:23 |
| 36 | Kate Barry | 24:24 |
| 37 | V. Massey | 24:34 |
| 38 | Sean Fallon | 24:34 |
| 39 | R. McCann | 24:38 |
| 40 | Erin Brawley | 24:44 |
| 41 | Kirsten Wilkins | 24:45 |
| 42 | Joel Cahuic | 24:53 |
| 43 | John Loja | 24:54 |
| 44 | Jonathan Dizney | 25:06 |
| 45 | Eric Macuch | 25:10 |
| 46 | Kelly Scofield | 25:12 |
| 47 | Caren Tucker | 25:26 |
| 48 | Sean Keogh | 25:30 |
| 49 | Lindsay Thompson | 25:33 |
| 50 | John Schmedlin | 25:34 |
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